Yes there are a lot of fakes out there and not only in bullion. Mila Kunis was recently voted the "Most Beautiful Woman in The World" by a popular magazine--really?
Picture at left is the (fake) Mila Kunis after her make-up artists & hair stylists spent hours transforming her into a great beauty. Picture at right is the (real) Mila Kunis caught by surprise when taking an early morning walk.
Be careful out there. Whether its bullion, politicians, professional athletes, movie stars, ebay sellers or what have you; our society is full of frauds. So limit your exposure by educating yourself in what you collect so that you can make your decision based on what you see and not what the seller says.